Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act
United States118th CongressHR-3800House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 18, 2024
Summary
Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that expands the types of preventive care that may be offered under high deductible health plans (HDHPs) without a deductible. In 2019, the IRS issued guidance that allows HDHPs to cover certain items and services for individuals with chronic conditions without a deductible, including medications and monitoring devices for those with diabetes or heart conditions. The bill provides statutory authority for this guidance.
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Latest companion bill action
S-3224: Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5273)
House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate